BS Human Health Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Health Sciences (HHS) at the University of Kentucky prepares students for success in today’s fast-paced and evolving health care landscape. One of our fastest-growing programs, HHS offers a comprehensive education that blends basic sciences with clinical knowledge and hands-on learning. Students develop essential skills in communication, teamwork, ethics, cultural sensitivity, and health care technology—preparing them to thrive in interprofessional settings.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Human Health Sciences degree program prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and Optometry. The degree program provides students with the needed prerequisites for professional programs in the sciences and mathematics, while also providing students with skills required to become a patient-centered healthcare provider. Human Health Sciences (BS) - Audiology 123-124 hours

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Health Sciences. Programme-specific requirements: Admission to HHS is a selective process. Students are evaluated comprehensively based on GPA, and alignment with missions and goals of the HHS program as evidenced by essay responses. Your essays are very important in the HHS application review process. Please spend time and be thoughtful when writing your essays. Be sure to provide specific examples to support your ideas that will help us get to know you better as a person and also be sure to edit your essays for mechanical errors prior to submitting them. Help us to learn something new about you, your experiences, and your goals. Please note that your application will be reviewed based on the information supplied at the time of submission. No supplemental materials (i.e., updated course grades or updated GPA, updated list of activities, etc.) will be accepted post-submission of your application. For more specific information about the selective admission process, please see the Human Health Sciences Admission page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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